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Sergio Jesus Rico, an engineer from Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute, has been nominated for a prestigious 2012 world water prize for his invention of solid rain. It hydrates crops by turning water into gel with potassium polyacrylate, a ... (4:25 pm)
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Minefinders Corporation Ltd. reminds investors that the Company will release its full year 2011 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 23, 2012 after markets close. (12:00 pm)
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A court has ordered Mexico's competition watchdog to investigate claims of collusion between businesses controlled by telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim and Spain's Telefonica, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Sunday. (Feb 12)
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U.S. Catholic Church leaders said they will fight President Barack Obama's controversial birth-control insurance-coverage policy despite his compromise that religious employers would not have to offer free contraceptives for workers, shifting the responsibility to insurers. (Feb 12)
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Incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai aims to re-shape Sony Corp by linking hardware and software through online networks -- a model he used at its PlayStation unit -- dismissing any suggestion the battered brand would revert to a gadget-centered strategy under his management. (Feb 11)
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India appears second on the happiest countries list published by research company Ipsos, which conducted a global survey. (Feb 11)
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INDIA, SOUTH KOREA, AUSTRALIA, RUSSIA, INDIA
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NASA has released stunning night images captured from the vantage point of the International Space Station. Captured by a still camera aboard the ISS orbiting 240 miles above the Earth, the pictures will soon be available via NASA Television's video file. (Feb 11)
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Javier Hernandez has heralded Ryan Giggs being given a new contract at Manchester United, with the young striker insisting that the side will fight to the last day of the season for the title. (Feb 10)
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The U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning for Mexico Wednesday that is broader, more detailed, and more alarming than previous versions. (Feb 10)